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Former 80's heavy-metal vocalist, former bounty-hunter,

full time single father, d.o. resides in Sasquatch Springs, Oregon.

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Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Why Bush should be impeached: Adding up the costs in Iraq: 3 of 54
The man responsible for the war was not George Bush. It was Dick Chaney.President Bush is guilty of depending on his closest advisers and taking for granted that their intelligence was true and with-out reasonable doubt. Impeaching President Bush could very well lead to his dismissal from office and in turn, putting the very... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Commentary: All homeless people are not drunks and drug addicts: 5 of 29
Last night I was able to jimmy the cheap padlock on the back entrance to an abandoned gas station. My sixteen year old son and I were able to sleep under a roof last night. Hopefully the rain will stop soon and summer will finally take hold. This morning I am writing this on a public library computer. Just a few months ago w... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why don't men express their feelings as easily as most women?: 5 of 22
Real men don't eat quiche, right? This article is almost a 70's flashback if it wasn't full of such disappointment.In this age of total access, in terms of the media and what is 'Popular' - the very essence that drives our culture leaves us little to covet, except maybe ourselves.Flying blind against the threat of pain might... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Single parents and the challenges they face: 7 of 28
I have been a single father, with sole legal custody, for 12 years now. 12 years ago there wasn't many members in this club, not that I knew of. But I was surprised by the attitude and prejudice of alot of people when dealing with circumstances relating to my son. The biggest irritation, and I guess it is the biggest and fir... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages How children become attached to special stuffed animals and toys: 7 of 15
My son was only four years old when my wife and I divorced. For financial and other reasons I moved, with my son, 2000 miles away to San Antonio where I had family. Needless to say that at such a young age this was a drastic change for my son. Not only would he rarely see his mother, but he was leaving behind his friends fro... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Homeless shelters are not the answer to the homelessness issue: 30 of 62
It amazes me how people talk of the homeless. 90% of the articles I've read are obviously written by people who are not homeless. The absolute ignorance of American society pertaining to this domestic tragedy is criminal.I have been homeless for almost three months now. My 16 year old son and I.Government help? Welfare? Not i... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: The wind: 3 of 6
We've runFrom the last standWe've flownFrom the sacred landBy the hand of the blue eyed bandWounded world by the knee I can hear the screaming Last grasp of breath, I'm reaching Winter has covered the sun Sweet trails of light leaving The sound of their guns Shot through the heart, frozen in time Snow has fallen and covered m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures What is a biker? (a real one): 13 of 19
Interesting that a majority of articles appearing here are written by women.Attempting to define what a 'real biker' is an exercise into the realm of cliche' at best.A cross-section of individuals who ride motocycles is as varied as the model and build of the machines they ride.I don't believe that you can answer this questio... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values The growing gap between rich and poor: 18 of 24
The middle class of American society is being eliminated, falling into a category economists are labeling the 'working poor'. The ever rising cost of fuel continues to throw a trickle-down aspect over the price of other necessities, especially food.Blue collar workers, finding an increasing competitive job market largely due... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Means of social control: 22 of 26
Social control has always boiled down to religion. And since 'Religion' has become such a dirty word as of late, more aspects of our society seem to be out of control.This, of course, is the sheep leading the sheep. As our government tightens it's stranglehold over our society's freedoms and access of information, it also wav... More..